Earth's Changing Climate Final Vocab.

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Model

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An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see.

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Combustion

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The process of burning fuels, which produces carbon dioxide.

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Sulfur Dioxide

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A molecule made of sulfur and oxygen atoms.

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Carbon Dioxide

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A molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms.

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Atmosphere

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The mixture of gases surrounding a planet.

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Energy

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The ability to do work or cause change; it exists in various forms such as thermal, kinetic, and potential.

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Deforestation

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can lead to climate change.

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Climate

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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Weather

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The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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Greenhouse Gases

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect; examples include carbon dioxide and methane.